Sunday, March 5, 2017, FMCA Rally in Chandler, AZ

Our morning "moving day" routine was threatened by a tire that reported low. I figured it was the valve extension, so after a little tightening I aired it up. A few minutes later the tire monitor system said it was low again. This time it was operator error in not properly seating the sensor. We got squared away (tires were all good) and joined a three coach convoy with Loren/Sharon and Jim/Carmen on our way to the FMCA Rally at the Rawhide Western Town and Event Center in Chandler, AZ. Our drive was a modest 148.6 miles (81,706.2 total) and went without incident. We all stayed together despite pretty heavy traffic around Phoenix.  

I think of Kate and Mike anytime I see a Safari Trek with a feline mural.

When we arrived at the rally, things did not go quite so smoothly. It was the first-day parking rush and the crew had to deal with more than 600 coaches. Our trip from Quartzsite took less time than our wait to be parked. In the end, the confusion lead to our 25 coaches being parked in several places, but we were with the main group of about a dozen American Coaches. I am not complaining - those guys were all volunteers and I would not want that job!

A parking goof resulted in a large gap next to our coach that worked well for "Happy Hour" get-togethers each afternoon.

Everybody's parked!  Must be time for happy hour!!  This is why we love rallies - good times with good friends.

Coffee and donuts are a must in the mornings while we enjoy the "Frustrated Maestros" (a staple at FMCA rallies).

Myself, Loren, Virginia, Tony, Sharon, Carmen and Jim are relaxing next to Jim and Carmen's beautiful new American Dream.  American Coach decided to reintroduce the Dream in 2016.  It's gorgeous!